About this role
When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. Job Title Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Location(s) Singapore Job Description PerkinElmer is looking for an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering foundation to drive lean transformation, workstation and cell design, and jig/fixture/tooling development across our analytical instruments manufacturing operations.
The role combines classical industrial engineering (standard work, line balancing, time studies, layout) with hands-on mechanical design of production tooling and test hardware. The successful candidate is equally comfortable in CAD, at the machine shop, and on the factory floor leading a kaizen event, and will be a key contributor to productivity, quality, and capacity programmes across the site and the wider regional network. Responsibilities Process & Workstation Design – Design, specify, and deploy assembly and test workstations, cells, and lines – including layout, ergonomics, material presentation, point-of-use tooling, and error-proofing (poka-yoke).
Jig & Fixture Development – Own the full lifecycle of jigs, fixtures, and tooling: requirements capture, concept design, detailed design, build (in-house or via suppliers), validation, and sustaining engineering. Lean & Continuous Improvement – Lead kaizen events and CI projects targeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost; establish and improve standard work; drive measurable reductions in cycle time, WIP, defects, and floor space. Test Solutions – Define and implement testing solutions for sub-assembly and final product test, working with quality and R&D to ensure test coverage, repeatability (GR&R), and cycle-time targets are met.
New Product Introduction (NPI) – Represent manufacturing in NPI: design-for-manufacture/assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews, process FMEAs, line readiness, tooling and test readiness, and ramp support. Data & Documentation – Develop and maintain routings, standard times, work instructions, control plans, and process documentation; use data (OEE, FPY, cycle time) to prioritise and verify improvements. Cross-Site Collaboration – Share best practice and standardise processes, tooling, and test approaches across the regional manufacturing network (CN / MY / SG); support line transfers between sites.
EHS & Compliance – Ensure all processes, tooling, and equipment meet safety, ESD, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001/13485 as applicable, machine safety standards).